Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
1/25/2026 Update
The following technique is not included in my video and it worked for a while. It doesn't work for me anymore but it still does work for some people. Yahoo appears to be providing different experiences to different people, sort of AB testing perhaps.
If you are currently in the newest version of Yahoo Mail the address bar at the top of your browser should look something like this:
mail.yahoo.com/n/inbox/priority?.src=ym&reason=myc
Notice the letter N in that address it is key to this technique. The letter N stands for New
Click the three dot menu in the lower left then choose Settings. Now the address bar should look like this
mail.yahoo.com/d/settings/1
Notice the letter D in that address. The letter D stands for deprecated. This appears to be a bug; it should be an N.
Click in the address bar and change the letter D to B (use lowercase)
This should put you in the settings screen for the (B) basic version
click "back to inbox"
Check the URL address bar to see if it shows a B. If it does, check the upper right for something like "try the new version" which will take you to the deprecated version not the new version.
I think the deprecated version is the one you want.
Please let me know how it works or doesn't work for you. If you still have trouble you can send me screenshots as attachments but I can't promise I can find a solution. email address: dougbetts@livewindowstraining.com
This 3/25/2025 video contains more current information youtu.be/19tjazt6r9Y
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1/25/2026 Update
The following technique is not included in my video and it worked for a while. It doesn't work for me anymore but it still does work for some people. Yahoo appears to be providing different experiences to different people, sort of AB testing perhaps.
If you are currently in the newest version of Yahoo Mail the address bar at the top of your browser should look something like this:
mail.yahoo.com/n/inbox/priority?.src=ym&reason=myc
Notice the letter N in that address it is key to this technique. The letter N stands for New
Click the three dot menu in the lower left then choose Settings. Now the address bar should look like this
mail.yahoo.com/d/settings/1
Notice the letter D in that address. The letter D stands for deprecated. This appears to be a bug; it should be an N.
Click in the address bar and change the letter D to B (use lowercase)
This should put you in the settings screen for the (B) basic version
click "back to inbox"
Check the URL address bar to see if it shows a B. If it does, check the upper right for something like "try the new version" which will take you to the deprecated version not the new version.
I think the deprecated version is the one you want.
Please let me know how it works or doesn't work for you. If you still have trouble you can send me screenshots as attachments but I can't promise I can find a solution. email address: dougbetts@livewindowstraining.com
This 3/25/2025 video contains more current information youtu.be/19tjazt6r9Y
Welcome to Doug & Crew! During almost daily live streams, we passionately bridge the gap between users and IT professionals by offering compassionate and empathetic computer support. Our dedicated team is committed to providing heartfelt assistance and reliable solutions for all your tech needs. Whether you're a user seeking guidance or an IT professional looking for expert advice, Doug & Crew is here to help with care and dedication. We also provide interactive sessions where you can ask questions and engage with our community. Subscribe for more insightful videos and join our community of passionate tech enthusiasts today!
💻 Ask Your Questions:
Email: Drop me a line at dougbetts@livewindowstraining.com
Comments: Leave your queries in the comments section of any video
Live Chat: Join the conversation during our live streams and get real-time answers!
